JULY 22-28, 2015 UCW 9
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The 4th of July isn't the only celebration happening in Fayetteville this
month. There is also an exciting 4th Friday on July 24. The evening is full
of free art, live entertainment and all of the wonderful shops downtown
open late for the celebration. Downtown Fayetteville is full of diverse
businesses, so there is something
for everyone.
The Arts Council celebrates
4th Friday with the opening of a
new exhibit. Point of View is an
invitation for local photographers
to display their talent.
"It's a treat to kick-off our
new year of exhibitions with a
show of this caliber. We're asking
photographers to give us their
best shot. This juried show will
feature exceptional photography
in a variety of themes and subject
matter," Mary Kinney, the marketing director said.
Submitted works will be juried with $1,000 in prizes available as awards.
There is no required topic or style for this show. The only requirement is
that the photographers come from specific counties: Bladen, Cumberland,
Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson,
Scotland, Fort Bragg, or Pope Army Air Field. Works will include black and
white, color and digitally manipulated pieces.
"This is a regional show," Kinney says, "Since this is an open call across
a wide region, we have no way of predicting how many works will be
entered. In our last juried photography exhibition, 53 pieces by 35 artists
were selected for the show."
The Arts Council is located at 301 Hay St. and will be open from 6 p.m.
until 8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.theartscouncil.com or call
910-323-1776.
Fascinate-U is a museum designed specifically for children. The exhibits
mimic real life experiences and invite them to explore the future in a safe
environment. All the exhibits are intended to be touched and interacted with,
which makes for an experience unlike any other traditional museum. On 4th
Friday, admission into the museum is free, and it is open late. As an added
bonus, there is also a
free craft for kids to
build and take home.
This month the craft
is a fish!
Fascinate-U is open
from 7-9 p.m. The
museum is located
at 116 Green St. For
more information,
visit www.
fascinate-u.com or
call 910-829-9171.
After exploring
the shops or having
a wonderful dinner
at one of the many amazing restaurants downtown, a relaxing way to end
the day is reclining in Festival Park and soaking in the free music. On The
Border, a tribute to the Eagles and Brittany Marie, a country and classic
rock performer are playing. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the entertainment
begins between 7 and 7:30 p.m. The concert will last until 10:30 or 11 p.m.
No outside food or beverages are allowed. This event is a fundraiser for
the Fayetteville Dogwood Festival and it is presented in partnership with
R.A. Jeffreys, a distributer of Budweiser. For more information, visit www.
faydogwoodfestival.com/p/Events/211 or call 910-323-1934. Festival
Park is located at 335 Ray Ave. Patrons are encouraged to bring chairs or
blankets to sit on.
4th Friday and Fayetteville
After 5 Invite the Community
for Art, Music, Food and Fun
by ERINN CRIDER
ERINN CRIDER, Contributing Writ-
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